Can I as an individual put a lien in a car I fixed?

Question

Well I am NOT a certified mechanic nor do I have a business.
with that being said.

I have a car from a guy(A) who purchased the car and after 10 days from purchase the car broke down. the car was not registered by  guy (A).

I repaired the car but I was not paid. the car is still under the person's name who sold the car to guy (A).

Can I put a lien on the car? I don't mind waiting a few more weeks for the whole thing to work.

btw guy(A) who I bought the car from left the country. if that helps.

thanks in advance

? · Accepted Answer

Every state is different i would call your local DMV and explain the issue

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, you can put a mechanics lien on the car. You don't have to be a real mechanic but you have to follow the rules of your state and they vary.

It would take several weeks at least before you got a title to where you could sell it.

Might be easier to ask the owner for his title or offer him a few bucks to sign it over to you.

Stupid Flanders · Answer

Nope.  You can, however, sue him for the work done, assuming you have the proper paperwork that proves you actually did the work.

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